The company is expected to announce details of its ‘tablet’ device, and (whether it’s called an iTablet, iSlate, iTouch, MacBook Touch, iPad or Canvas) there is a lot riding on it.

The Apple tablet is expected to have a 10in touchscreen, and internet connectivity over Wi-Fi and 3G. It is likely to resemble a large iPhone, but with some extra bells and whistles to wow consumers. It won’t have a keyboard, but is likely to play movies and music, and work as an eBook reader.

That is, if Apple does have a tablet to announce. For the details about the new device are still top secret.

What we do know is that there will be an announcement – about something, at least – issued at 10pm UAE time by the firm’s PR company, Hill & Knowlton. Kipp will be there to share the details.